Heroes Helping Hopkins Makes Meals and Memories
A road trip, delicious food, and a chance to brighten someone’s day – what could be a better way to spend a weekend? Back in 2001, when the Hill was…
2014
Real Food Challenge: Striving to Improve Student Dining
The Real Food Challenge is currently being run by the Progressive Student Union, in a concentrated effort to improve the dining services provided by Sodexo. The Real Food Challenge,…
Belgium Students Profile
Snowpocalypse 2014: Student Reactions
It’s been a snowy few days at McDaniel College and students have taken to Twitter to express their feelings about it. Here is what everyone has to say about the #snowpocalypse this week.
Headlines Around the World: What’s Going on Outside of McDaniel
Britain and Scotland debate over Scotland’s independence. This September, Scotland will vote on whether or not to become independent from Great Britain. While the majority of Scots are against it,…
McDaniel to Host 4th Annual Scrabble Madness Fundraiser
It’s time to break out the game boards and grab your dictionaries because Scrabble Madness is back at McDaniel, hosted by the McDaniel College Department of English, The Literacy Council…
“The Vagina Monologues”: Empowering Women and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
“The Vagina Monologues” opened up for its eleventh production on Feb. 7 and 8 at McDaniel College. Directed by junior Rachel Israel, this year’s production welcomed a cast of 22…
Virág Kiss Carrying Heavy Weights: A Student of 2 Universities and a Professional Fitness Model
I don’t think I have to introduce you Virág Kiss, she is probably one of the most special and most known students of McDaniel Budapest. Virág is a senior Political…
A College Student’s Guide to Dating: Where to Go in Westminster
If you’ve ever tried to plan a date with that cutie you met on campus, you’ve probably realized that Westminster isn’t exactly the most happening place to have a date…
Short-staffed Grounds Department Prepares for Snow Storm
With snow in the forecast McDaniel College groundskeepers have prepared the campus with salt to melt the ice, but it is a tiring job for a department that is short-staffed…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety is brought to you by the McDaniel College student body’s eager interest in on-campus happenings and by all the miscreants that make this possible….
Seize the Sugar! Dessert in Europe
More than a week after getting back from my Travel Writing Across Europe Jan Term trip, many of the tasty and unique meals and desserts I ate throughout Europe are…
The Lighter Side of Campus Safety
Welcome back to yet another semester of petty theft, cooking-induced smoke alarms and inevitable drug possession. It’s The Lighter Side of Campus Safety, brought to you by me, Ben. Buckle…
Shoes Across Europe: A Photo Essay
Check out these photos taken by Sarah Hull from her Jan Term “Travel Writing Across Europe.”
Stairs in Italy: A Photo Essay
Check out these photos by Hillary Deweese from her Jan Term to Italy.
Travel Writing Across Europe: A Collection of Journals
To entertain myself and another member of our class during our trip, I began looking up words in other languages that don’t translate directly into English. Some of my findings,…
Carroll County Festival of Trees comes to Westminster Town Mall
Walking into Westminster’s town mall, many people may be surprised to see an eye-catching seasonal display. Non-profit community outreach organization The Shepherd’s Staff is a “non-denominational faith-based outreach program” that…
Professor Brett: A Screenwriter but a Teacher First
September 14th, 1970 Dear Mrs. Brett, I am sending Richard’s spelling book home for him to complete. He is capable of doing much better work. Richard frequently is not listening…
Director of International and Off-Campus Study Retiring
After working at McDaniel College for 10 years, Rose Falkner has retired. Falkner, the Director of International & Off-Campus Study, left her position at McDaniel in December. She had been…
Hey Good Lookin, What’s Cookin?: A Student’s View on Everyone’s Favorite Dining Hall
As a high school senior visiting McDaniel College, I have to admit that I was blinded by the endless pizza, cookies, and frozen yogurt that seemed to be Englar Dining…